Broncos suspect Ricky Stuart is using mind games with Josh Papalii ahead of their qualifying final.
The Broncos have questioned whether Raiders coach Ricky Stuart is playing mind games around the fitness of prop Josh Papalii after Brisbane was stitched up on their last trip to Canberra.
The Broncos are bracing for some 'Ricky Trickery' when they venture to GIO Stadium for Sunday's blockbuster qualifying final against the minor premiers.
After recording a thumping 50-14 round 1 win against the Roosters to kick off the Michael Maguire era at Red Hill, Brisbane was ambushed 32-22 by the Raiders in Canberra a week later.
The Broncos were exposed by a fired up Raiders outfit which bashed Brisbane in the midfield to announce themselves as a genuine NRL title contender in 2025 on the back of a Las Vegas demolition of the Warriors.